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Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon 1 J4

Portability
77
Imaging
72
Features
35
Overall
57
Leica M Typ 262 front
 
Nikon 1 J4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
49
Features
62
Overall
54

Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon 1 J4 Key Specs

Leica M Typ 262
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • Leica M Mount
  • 600g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
  • Revealed November 2015
  • Also Known as Typ 262
Nikon 1 J4
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 232g - 100 x 60 x 29mm
  • Released April 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon 1 J3
  • Replacement is Nikon 1 J5
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon 1 J4 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon 1 J4, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Nikon. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the M Typ 262 (24MP) and 1 J4 (18MP) and the M Typ 262 (Full frame) and 1 J4 (1") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The M Typ 262 was announced 20 months later than the 1 J4 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the M Typ 262 grades versus the 1 J4 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 262 over the Nikon 1 J4

 M Typ 262 1 J4 
ReleasedNovember 2015April 2014Fresher by 20 months
Manually focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J4 over the Leica M Typ 262

 1 J4 M Typ 262 
Display resolution1037k921kClearer display (+116k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Leica M Typ 262 and Nikon 1 J4

 M Typ 262 1 J4 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon 1 J4 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica M Typ 262 has got outer measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Nikon 1 J4 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the M Typ 262 and the 1 J4.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon 1 J4 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the M Typ 262 and 1 J4 is 77 and 92 respectively.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon 1 J4 top view buttons comparison

Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon 1 J4 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by going through specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the M Typ 262 and 1 J4.

All in all, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The M Typ 262 having a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Leica M Typ 262 will show greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher M Typ 262 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon 1 J4 sensor size comparison

Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon 1 J4 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon 1 J4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Portrait photography details
Nikon 1 J4 Portrait photography details
75
has manual focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
56
megapixel count good (18MP)
sensor size is good (1")
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Street photography details
Nikon 1 J4 Street photography details
66
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
no image stabilization
74
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW formats
includes focus by touch
lighter than average in class (232g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon 1 J4 as a Sports photography camera
50
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have liveview
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
62
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
high max fps (60.0 frames per second)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
provides tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (300 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Travel photography details
Nikon 1 J4 Travel photography details
58
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than average in class (232g)
includes focus by touch
megapixel count good (18MP)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (300 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Landscape photography info
Nikon 1 J4 Landscape photography info
69
has manual focus
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
56
switch lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (300 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Vlogging info
Nikon 1 J4 Vlogging info
22
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low ( pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
34
touchscreen capability
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (232g)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing mic jack
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Nikon 1 J4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Typ 262 and Nikon 1 J4
 Leica M Typ 262Nikon 1 J4
General Information
Make Leica Nikon
Model type Leica M Typ 262 Nikon 1 J4
Otherwise known as Typ 262 -
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2015-11-19 2014-04-10
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Maestro Expeed 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1"
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.9mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 855.6mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 5952 x 3976 5232 x 3488
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 200 160
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 171
Cross type focus points - 105
Lens
Lens support Leica M Nikon 1
Total lenses 59 13
Crop factor 1 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) None
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 60.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, auto + red-eye reduction, fill-flash, fill-flash w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1472 x 984 (60p, 30p)
Highest video resolution - 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 600 gr (1.32 lb) 232 gr (0.51 lb)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") 100 x 60 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-SCL2 EN-EL22
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $5,069 $600